Pigmy Footman (Eilema pygmaeola, (Doubleday, 1847))

General Information
Pupates amongst lichens and algae.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 10-15mm.
Foodplant(s): lichen, algae
Flying: One generation, mid July-August
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status: Red Data Book

Habitat

Coastal sand dunes and shingle beaches.

Regional Information

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72.048 (BF2046) Pigmy Footman Eilema pygmaeola, (Doubleday, 1847)

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